Norristown man attacked by knife-wielding suspect

NORRISTOWN - A 22-year-old Norristown man was cut on the hand when attacked by a knife-wielding suspect Tuesday morning. The suspect is still at large.

The victim reported being 'slashed' by an assailant who accosted him in the 300 block of Haws Avenue at 1:30 a.m., according to a Norristown police report.

The suspect, who had a hooded sweatshirt pulled up onto his head covering his face, reportedly muttered something that the victim did not understand, then the attacker swung the knife at the man's head.

The victim ducked and put his hands up to protect his face, and the assailant cut him on the back of his right hand.

After the attack, the injured man went to Montgomery Hospital for treatment. He was not sure if the suspect was trying to rob him.

The suspect was described as a black man wearing a dark-colored hoodie. He was about 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighed 180 pounds.

Anyone with information about the attack is asked to call Norristown Police Department at 610-270-0977.